The Development Specialist is a community-facing fundraiser responsible for generating revenue and increasing brand awareness through signature events and strategic community partnerships across northwest Arkansas. Where You Come In:As the Development Specialist, you will be responsible for:• Event and Campaign Leadership- Lead the planning, production, and execution of the chapter’s two signature internal events: Walk for Wishes and Dancing with Our Stars, to ensure a positive experience for participants, sponsors, and stakeholders- Strategically develop, recruit, and provide leadership to volunteer working committees- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual and corporate donors for cash and in-kind support to meet fundraising goals- Manage event budgets by tracking revenue and expenses associated with assigned fundraising campaigns- Develop and maintain Basecamp sites to manage event logistics, timelines, and internal coordination- Partner with the Marketing team to develop and implement PR plans, messaging, digital marketing, print materials, and event signage- Monitor internal procedures for event production and recommend process improvements as needed• Community Engagement- Recruit, coach, and steward Wish Heroes to raise funds through peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives- Oversee and support third-party special events to ensure adherence to event policies and brand standards- Create and implement a cultivation and solicitation strategy for schools and youth programs in Northwest Arkansas through the Kids for Wish Kids program- Represent Make-A-Wish Mid-South at speaking engagements and presentations to community groups, donors, and partners- Implement the chapter donor stewardship plan to build and maintain strong donor relationshipsTo read the full job description and see all other requirements, please click here.